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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.55, 4,978.52 and 1,470.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.55, 4,978.52 and 1,470.66 is: 2,204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.55 : 4,978.52 = 1,470.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.55/4,978.52 = 1,470.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.55x = 4,978.52 × 1,470.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.55x = 7,321,689.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,321,689.72/3,320.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.96

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